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mete · March 3, 2006, 12:02 PM

I don't know which spring you mean and would have to take a look at the spring and gun. But quench in oil [30 weight is fine]and leave in the oil until at room temperature . The take some of the oil, enough to cover the spring and light it and let it burn off . That's all you need.

March 3, 2006, 12:02 PM	#4
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I don't know which spring you mean and would have to take a look at the spring and gun. But quench in oil [30 weight is fine]and leave in the oil until at room temperature . The take some of the oil, enough to cover the spring and light it and let it burn off . That's all you need.